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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1924

Page

2

Catholic Choral Society Performs Creation at Mujesi Centre

The Catholic Choral Society of 64 singers presented The Creation by Joseph Hayden at Mujesi de Centre yesterday at 2 pm. Betty Burke soprano and Darick Baer baritone led solos. local singers joined, with Professor M J Grattan directing. Proceeds aid the Catholic Charitable Bureau building fund.

Catholic Choral Society Mujeside Centre the Reason Joseph Hayden Betty Burke Atuderick Baer Nork City Misa Lorene Duttielen O'Keefe James G . John Hankes Joseph Ulabby Louisa Fenton Charles Colga Patrick Bowe M J. Grattan Miss Burke Baer M. A. Boland Afiss Margaret Bowe Elinor Cahill Mimlene Carroll Margaret Coles Veronica Donahue Rose Duda Margaret Durkin Misa Mildred Fenton Eleanor Pulten Mildred Hayes Alban Ibison Mixa Mary Tbison Dorothy Jeff Misa Grace Karns Mise Mary Kinney Lfisa Cecilia Lavery Missy Theresa far x@ty Misa Mutgare Leonard Agnes Dyneh James McNaara Elizabeth Merry Jarry Monahan Mra Thomas Nash Marah Nolan Helen O'Keefe Mary Owens Miasinifred Owens Min JW. Sherwood Misa Irene Sullivan Mary Sullivan Anna Grattan Bowe Louis Fenton Marret Grattan Leon Gully Fen Grace Higgins Helene Manus Carroll Molloy Miane L. North Afisa Loretta Payden Mire Harry Quinn Betty iVickers Joseph Dlabby James Gormey J. W. Grainger J. A. Hall John Beanley George Lush James Callahan Charten Coles Rt Conlon Alban Lbison Matthew Inney George Lockwood Edwart McK Robert McDonald Frank Newell Ernest J Catholic Charitable W. Frank Patterton

Obituary notices for Jane McNabb and others

Funeral details for Jane McNabb widow of Peter McNabb from John McNabb's home and St Charles church with burial at St Michael's. Also services for Margaret Kiernan widow of Patrick Kiernan from 90 Roosevelt and St Sirchasl's cemetery, plus Strempel, Newbauer, Dalton, John Otis, Merrill G Tolscomb, William G Miller, and Peles geones with high mass of requiem and burial at St Michael's and Montrepose cemetery in Kingston.

Jane McNabb Peter McNabb John McNabb Noble Avenue St. Charles’ Church St. Michael's Cemetery Margaret Kiernan Patrick Kiernan Dwight Alvord Roosevelt Street Bilal St. Sirchasl Prean Edward J. Newbauer Edward I. Newbauer Carrel Avenue Church of the Blessed Sacrament John Otis George Street St. Augustine's Church St. Michael’s Cemetery Merril G. Tolscomb Merrill T.trcomb Kingston Hospital Greenhill Avenue Kingston Montrepose William G. Miler William G. Miller San Francisco Read Memorial Mountain Grove Cemetery Mountain Grove Cemeery

Balloon Race Opens As US Banner Aims For Cup

The correspondent questioned Cap Honeywell who vowed to race for one hundred million Americans and bring the cup home to the United States. Winds shifted eastward after the start, sending several balloons toward Germany and possibly Russia, while the Uncle Sam and others headed east. Major Peck and Lieutenant Grey left with the 8-12 unit at 6:36, as the last balloon Heaperlo piloted by Casas launched at 6:40. Drizzling rain gave way to clear skies and scouting planes reported strong eastward currents from 1,500 to 30,000 feet with winds of 419 kilometres.

Capwin Honeywell United States Honeywell Sam Holland Germany Paul Armbuster Helve Switzerland van Ormans Goodyear LaBrousse Ville de Bruxelles Belgium Russia Major Peck Lieutenant Grey Heaperlo Casas

Eight Die in South Dakota Windstorm Across Counties

A late Saturday windstorm across at least nine counties leaves eight dead at Bijou Hills Brule County and two more at White Lake Aurora County. The fatalities were reported from Mitachel and nearby areas as the storm swept through the region.

Mitachel S. D Bijou Hills Brule White Lake Aurora County

New Yorker Dies on Links at Greenwich

Howard E. Green of 310 West 36th Street New York long a member of the Cirsen with Country club collapsed while playing golf at the club today died before medical aid arrived He had played 27 holes with his guest Mr Leake was resting for a drink when he fell Dr J A Clarke pronounced him dead He about 50 in the silk business at 884 Fourth Avenue New York He is survived by a wife and two children.

Greenwicts Howard E. Green West 36Th Street New York Cirsenwith Country Club Green Ae Mr. Leake J. A. Clarke Fourth Avenue

Three Face Court As Transporters Of Slot Machines

Lemuel Greenberg George Kilber g Carlton M Hart were bound on $500 bonds each and arraigned in Fairfield Town court Thursday morning for transporting gambling machines. A truck stopped near Ash Creek yielded 106 slot machines from New Jersey to Connecticut.

Lemuel Greenberg Asylum Street New Haven George Kilbverg Sharon Street West Haven Carlton M. Hart Central Boulevard Palisades Park N. J Fairfield Town Court Fairfield Ash Creek

Norwalk Women Organize Garden Club

Norwalk June 15 The Norwalk Garden club has been organized with members including Mrs. Philip N. Knapa Mrs. George Stockwood Mrs. Seymour Curtis Mrs. Edward J. Sims Mrs. George Chambliss Mrs. Henry W. Gregory Mrs. James J. Hall Mrs Charles Dewitt Rogers Mrs. Louis A. Lehmaier Miss Hal Ward Miss Sally Betts and Myre J. K. V. Agnew The group aims to enhance home gardens and foster youth interest in flowers and shrubs.

Norwalk

Bears and Prof Game Schedule For Upcoming Week

Bears home date is tomorrow at Newfield Park with New Haven in a two game double header starting at two o clock. The Bears then play Albany Thursday and Friday in Pittsfield and Albany with a twin bill in Pittsfield.

Bears New Haven Newfield Park Albany Pittsfield Springfield Waterbury Worcester

Bonds Rise as Money Drops and Funds Flow to Markets

The report shows a broad rally in bonds and securities as Rediscount rates fall to 1-2 percent, with $28.8 million daily stock sales and a 1.5 point average rise. Despite improved fundamentals and hopes for foreign loans, early flotation stalled. German and Hungarian offers face banker hesitance. High liquidity boosts investment demand across gilt-edged and semi speculative issues, with rail mortgages gaining on Interstate Commerce Commission decisions.

York Eresa New York Boston Federal Reserve Wall Street Ries Priess Guss S&s Yaliygad Licna Stock Exchange Interstate Commerce Commission International Great Northern Railway Gulf Wes Carolina Grnechfield & Ohio Atlantic Coast Line Louisville & Nashville

Ekos Rally Delivers 9 6 City League Victory Over Putnams

The Ficos staged a late rally at Seaside Park to beat the Putnams 9 to 6 after trailing 6 5. Sam Moffitt relieved early and held firm as Coba struggled for the Rockets. Galway Randy Shea Youngs and Dep Younes starred for the Putnams with Hart, Moffitt, and Grant delivering key performances for Ekos.

Ficos Seaside Park Putnams Tox Moffiv Sam Moffitt Ted Glynn Coba Rkoy Galway Randy Toots Shea Short Dep Younes Pats Bridgeport High Battery Hilltop Moffitt Grant Herb Hart Youngs Shea Glynn, Moffitt Grant Coba Tyler

K of C Wreaths Masonic Temple Opening in Stamford

In Stamford the Knights of Columbus St Augustine Council presented a six foot high horseshoe wreath to the Masons at the opening of the new Masonic temple. About 1502 people attended the public viewing from 2 to 6 30 as part of the temple dedication events beginning today with plans for a large ceremony next Saturday.

Stamford St. Augustine Council Knights of Columbus Masons of Masoniec Pujlic

Bridal couple to live in Brooklawn when they return

Mr and Mrs John Forist Windsor plan to reside on Adlie avenue after their extended motor trip. The brideMiss Margaret Neithercut daughter of Mr and Mrs KR Neithercut of Brooklaws avenue wed John Forist Windsor son of Mrs George Windsor of Maplewood avenue at United Church on Saturday at 6 pm with Dr William Horace Day officiating. A reception for family and close friends followed at the Brooklawn Country Club.

John Farist Windsor Atdliie Avenue Windsor Margaret Neithercut KR. & Neithercut Brooklaws Avenue John Forist Windsor George Windsor Maplewood Avenue United Church Willam Horace Day Elmer Beardsley George Sherman Windsor Dorothy Northrop Betty Neithercut Jarriet Windsor Carolyn Cyrus Charles Cyrus Bradford Warner Charles Skinner Frank Wilmot Norman Leads George Barker Bicklawn Country Club Neithercut

Our Civilization May Learn From Japan Pastor Says

Rev. Herbert Brown of Olivet church condemns the immigration bill barring Japanese as a slap at the country and argues Americans should study Japanese influence and respect for Roosevelt's 1908 gentlemen's agreement. He praises Japan's role in Western civilization and calls for thoughtful policy.

Herbert &. Brown Olivet Church Japan Tam Brown Roosevelt

Chain Loses First Ball Game in Industrial League

The American Chain nine lost its debut in the Industrial League on Saturday as Kohout pitched General Electric to a 10 to 0 win over the Accos. It was GE’s third straight victory while Bridgeport Brass and American Tube won their scheduled games.

American Chain Nine Kohout Genéral Electric Oet Accos Helectrics Bridgeport Brass American Tube Nine

Graduation events and local notices in Trumbull and surrounding areas

The White Plains school will hold graduation exercises at the Congregational church on Thursday evening June 19, followed by a school picnic at Beardsley Park on Friday with Bunsea transporting the children. Local residents travel to Hartford, Silver Sands, and Wilmington crossings as part of weekend visits and motor trips. Grange members observed a memorial service for Brother William Brinsmade and recalled the year’s activities. Families in Trumbull Center and Daniels Farms hosted visiting relatives, with several residents attending a Huntington church anniversary celebration.

Trembuli Tolearam Service White Plains Congregational Church Beardsley Park Bunsea Park Charles R. Wheeler Sterra Agriculture College Europe Arthur Richard Christle Ada Halloel Howard Beach Eynest Ward Kareld C. Beach Hartford Tohn Brelsford Worida Stephen Parks Trumbull Grange William Brinsmade Grange Elbert A. Fuller Newton Jennings Log Hartman Wetherstild Fuller Homestead Tashua William O. Beach Daniels Farms Josephine Laote New York Avilela John Schweidtle Arthur Plumb John Bailey Trumbull Center W. F. White Himare T. Nichaels Huntington Congregational Church

Fairfield June 14 Meeting and Events Roundup

Fairfield events include Stratfield Baptist Church men’s club formation, Stratfield Fire District annual meeting with elections and reports, Senior Golfers CT two day meet at Fanfield Country Club, Public Utilities Commission hearing in Hartford on bridge widening at Grasmere, Garden Club contest student posters exhibition at Memorial Library, Boy Scouts Troop No. One demonstration and dance in Sherman Hall, Tree committee follow up after the demonstration.

Fairfield Stratfield Baptist Church Stratfield Fire District Jackman Avenue Golfers Association of Connecticut Country Club Fanfield Hartford Grasmere Avenue Garden Club Memorial Library Boy Scouts of America Sherman Hall Tree Committee

Reed to speak at New Britain Third Ward Outing

Senator David Reed of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation to speak at the New Britain Third Ward Republican Club annual outing at Lake Compounce on September 18. Ex-Senator George W. Klett announced the plan upon his return from Cleveland.

Boxer Brennan Dies After Long Ring Career

Brennan a former Chicago resident and notable pugilist who fought from 1914, faced Dempsey for the heavyweight title and lost, later battled Floyd Johnson and Tula Angel Virpo, ending with a four-round KO by Billy Minske in Omaha. Born in County Mayo Ireland thirty one years ago, he spent days in hospital after a brutal bout.

Brennan Chicago Jock Dempsey Madison Square Garden Dempsey Jess Willard Floyd Johnson Tula Angel Virpo Billy Minske Omaha Neb County Mayo Ireland

Acquittal in Virginia Killings Ties to Ku Klux Klan Incident

Samuel Evans, alleged Ku Klux Klan member, was acquitted by a Lily, Virginia jury of murder charges tied to a clash between Klansmen and townspeople on April 15. The case is part of a broader spree affecting 31 defendants in West Virginia, with many found guilty of affray and unlawful assembly. The trial followed a confrontation near a hillside demonstration and a subsequent train arrival.

Heensburg Samuel Evans Ku King Klan Lily Wee Evane Lilly T. P. Warner Westhent Joana Frank Miasco Atate Nnessea Miasco

Stamford Child Struck by Norwalk Truck

Stamford boy five years old from Charter Street was struck by a truck driven by Reginald Arnold of South Norwalk as he attempted to cross the street. He was taken to a local home where a doctor treated minor cuts and bruises and he was not seriously injured.

Stamford Peter Iikidd Charterstreet Reginald Arnold Modern Grocery Company South Norwalk Arnold

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Choral Society SNS “Creation Maesti Hankens Main ST Armory Risbie Strempel Amnex J. Dalton Jamon J Dalton North Avenue Catherine Mra A. Hannesses Mary BF. Dalton Aoaon Frank A Dalton Mooney. Aeme Peles Geones Courds Street Hsther Mooney Mooney Mra James Coughlin August G. Baker Stratford Avenue Aha St. Michael's South Dakota the Electric Shop Thor Apex THE United Illuminating CO Cor Broad & Cannon Sts NEW Yorker Greenwich Bridgeport Orcester Voicesater Hartt EKOS K. OF C Masonic Lodge Brooklawn CHAIN Trumbull Pugilist KLAN Pete Ieee Radford B. Smith CO. Dollar Store Elm Street Main Bread St
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